Flash Bracket That Leaves Shutter Button On Top

[stefeb]

I'm looking for a camera rotating flash bracket that when in portrait position leaves the shutter button on top, as it would be when using the camera without a bracket.

Most of the brackets I've seen position the shutter button at the bottom when the camera is moved into portrait position. I find that really awkward to work with.

The only bracket I could find is made by Really Right Stuff. I visited the Custom Bracket site but wasn't able to tell where the shutter button would be located after the camera was moved to a vertical position.

The RRS bracket looks great, and a reasonable price, but I was just wondering if anyone here has any other suggestions.

Thanks.

[SuzyView]

I'm not understanding what you mean. If you rotate 90 degrees, wouldn't the shutter button be on the top left side?

[PacAce]

I'm not understanding what you mean. If you rotate 90 degrees, wouldn't the shutter button be on the top left side?

Not if you rotate the camera 90 degrees clockwise.

[PacAce]

I'm looking for a camera rotating flash bracket that when in portrait position leaves the shutter button on top, as it would be when using the camera without a bracket.

Most of the brackets I've seen position the shutter button at the bottom when the camera is moved into portrait position. I find that really awkward to work with.

The only bracket I could find is made by Really Right Stuff. I visited the Custom Bracket site but wasn't able to tell where the shutter button would be located after the camera was moved to a vertical position.

The RRS bracket looks great, and a reasonable price, but I was just wondering if anyone here has any other suggestions.

Thanks.
I know of only two kinds of RRS flash brackets, both of which are flash rotating brackets. Which one are you referring to? One looks like a partial ring and the other looks like a Stroboframe Pro-T look-alike.

[Mark_48]

I've got a Custom Brackets Pro-M and the button does rotate the to the top, both the camera button and the button on the grip if you have one mounted. Not sure how their other products rotate.
There has been a seller on ebay that hat has been selling the Pro-M for about $200 as a best offer purchase. I didn't see any there presently, but he does show up once in awhile.
Nice bracket compared to the Stroboframe I've used.

[SuzyView]

Not if you rotate the camera 90 degrees clockwise.

I haven't seen any brackets that do that, very interesting.

[Wilt]

Newton Camera Brackets permit camera to rotate counterclockwise into Portrait orientation, and accomodate battery grip cameras.

[stefeb]

I'm not understanding what you mean. If you rotate 90 degrees, wouldn't the shutter button be on the top left side?

Normally, yes. But, some of the flash brackets I've seen only permit the camera to go clockwise, which places the shutter button on the bottom right.

[Bucster]

I use a Custom Bracket Jr. I paid about $100 for it and I really like the quality, and the button does go to the top. The bracket also has a nice leg that kicks out so you can put the camera down and it doesn't rest on the lens. My 30D fits on the bracket with and without a battery grip. My friend has a strobaframe and I like the build quality of the Custom Bracket far more.

If you order one make sure you get the anti-twist plate. This is a must and my 580 would twist without it.

[stefeb]

I know of only two kinds of RRS flash brackets, both of which are flash rotating brackets. Which one are you referring to? One looks like a partial ring and the other looks like a Stroboframe Pro-T look-alike.

Oops. I stand corrected. I watched the RRS video, and you're right, the flash moves, not the camera.

[Bucster]

I'm sorry I didn't read the thread close enough. On the CB the flash flips and not the camera. Forget everything I just said, lol

[stefeb]

I've got a Custom Brackets Pro-M and the button does rotate the to the top, both the camera button and the button on the grip if you have one mounted. Not sure how their other products rotate.
There has been a seller on ebay that hat has been selling the Pro-M for about $200 as a best offer purchase. I didn't see any there presently, but he does show up once in awhile.
Nice bracket compared to the Stroboframe I've used.

Thanks, Mark. Just placed an order for the Pro-M.:D

[stefeb]

I'm sorry I didn't read the thread close enough. On the CB the flash flips and not the camera. Forget everything I just said, lol

Not a problem. I made a mistake once myself, then realized I was mistaken.;)

[stefeb]

Newton Camera Brackets permit camera to rotate counterclockwise into Portrait orientation, and accomodate battery grip cameras.

Thanks, Wilt. I had forgotten about the Newton. I had one several years ago, and it did work as advertised, but this time around I've decided to go with the Custom Bracket solution.

[Rudi]

Newton flash brackets do exactly that.

[Wilt]

Thanks, Wilt. I had forgotten about the Newton. I had one several years ago, and it did work as advertised, but this time around I've decided to go with the Custom Bracket solution.

Absolutely nothing wrong with the quality of the Custom Bracket and its suitability for pro coverage of events...apart from the fact that they are about 1 lb. heavier and more bulky than the Newton! When you have to carry a camera on a flash for 10 hours of wedding and reception, even ounces matter a lot!

[Titus213]

I use a Stroboframe CameraFlip bracket. Works fine, inexpensive, doesn't easily accommodate a grip on the camera.